Fire organs: Heart and small intestine
According to traditional Eastern medicine, the heart is the Yin organ of the Fire Element and the small intestine is the Yang organ of the Fire Element.
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Why we need to let go of ego control
In the Eastern spiritual tradition, the ego is considered to be a hurdle to our spiritual illumination. In the Korean Zen tradition, in particular, the ego is considered to be a major obstacle.
Wood organs: liver and gall bladder
According to traditional Eastern medicine, the liver is the Yin organ of the Wood Element and the gall bladder is the Yang organ of the Wood Element.
We are one
We are all interconnected. We are one. When we raise our consciousness, it helps others to raise their consciousness as well. When we choose love and forgiveness, we contribute to making the whole world a better place to live in.
Eastern medicine: How winter and cold affect you
Winter and cold are associated with the Water Element. The Water Element in the human body tends to become debilitated in winter, because when Earth energy becomes prevalent in nature, the human body also increases the consumption of Earth energy in the body.
Eastern medicine: How autumn and dryness affect you
Autumn and dryness are associated with the Metal Element. The Metal Element in the human body tends to become debilitated in autumn, because when Metal energy becomes prevalent in nature, the human body also increases the consumption of Metal energy in the body.
Eastern medicine: How late summer & dampness affect you
Late summer and dampness are associated with the Earth Element. The Earth Element in the human body tends to become debilitated in late summer, because when Earth energy becomes prevalent in nature, the human body also increases the consumption of Earth energy in the body.
Eastern medicine: How summer and heat affect you
Summer and heat are associated with the Fire Element. The Fire Element in the human body tends to become debilitated in summer, because when Fire energy becomes prevalent in nature, the human body also increases the consumption of Fire energy in the body.
Eastern medicine: How spring and wind affect you
Spring and wind are associated with the Wood Element. The Wood Element in the human body tends to become debilitated in springtime, because when Wood energy increases in nature, the human body also increases the consumption of Wood energy in the body.
Do not make your partner or lover the source of happiness
Do not make anything or anyone outside of you the source of happiness. Turn inward and connect to your source energy. Everything lies within.